Photos of Interesting People and Places

Two boys with a threshing sled. The threshing sled separated the wheat from its outer protective covering.

In 2004 our group was at Qumran when we saw Archaeologist Randal Price uncovered a large clay jug that he believed was dated to 31BC. It was empty, but in rare perfect condition. Later tests, such as neutron activation analysis, revealed that the jug was made from clay identical to clay in Jerusalem, and that it contained wine. Qumran is the site where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in eleven mountain caves.
VIP – Very Important People

We will see some of Israel’s historic battle sites. In this picture, we are on the Golan overlooking Syria. This stop helps visitors understand why the Golan Heights is an important line of defense for the Jewish state and how vulnerable it is. Yes, it is a safe place for tourists or our guide and driver would not be permitted to take us there.